Accountant

Summer Intern Accounts Receivable/Accountant

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Summer Intern Accounts Receivable/Accountant to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 2540 N. 1st Street, Suite 300 in San Jose.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern – Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst/Accountant to support the Accounts Receivable team during a temporary three-month assignment. This role will assist with a variety of financial and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in billing, collections, reconciliations, and customer account support within a fast-paced finance environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support AR Analysts and finance team members with day-to-day financial operations
• Perform account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts related to credit cards and other AR accounts
• Assist with billing processes and collections efforts
• Support the Unclaimed Property initiative, including:
  • Sending customer notifications (8,000+ accounts)
  • Running dialer campaigns
  • Managing shared inbox communications
  • Preparing refund files and posting refunds
• Assist with bank closure transition activities, including customer outreach and follow-up
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Gain hands-on accounting experience through real projects, mentorship, process improvement ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and site visits that connect finance to operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, practices, terminology, and procedures used in general accounting.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues quickly and escalate appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Software knowledge in the following is preferred: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SharePoint, PowerPoint

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or in progress)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

The available Intern Accounts Receivable/Accountant position is a full-time nonexempt position. Standard work is Monday – Friday with office hours from 8am - 5pm. This position is based at the GreenWaste corporate office and reports to the Controller.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.